Monarch Communities
Memory Care Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Memory Care Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care, to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents, including personal care, activities and programming (includes driving our Van for local outings), and a fine dining experience. Schedule: Full time - exempt Salary Range: $80K Responsibilities and Duties: Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming, in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as company policies and procedures Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24/7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget Manages departmental budget with established guidelines, and in conjunction with the Executive Director, performs budget analysis, review, and control Works with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates Partners with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the resident's care plan Connects residents to programs, services, and resources to help manage resident care Participates in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents Ensures the development and implementation of activities are based on the resident's likes and abilities Facilitates a proactive problem-solving approach to challenging behaviors Coordinates family involvement in Memory Care resident's life such as participation in activities, special events, and support groups Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty Qualifications: Degree in a related field (nursing, social services, therapeutic recreation) preferred Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred Specialized certification in Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias preferred Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimer's or other related dementias required Must have current First Aid and CPR certification as required by State Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics. Additional Benefits: Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability) Voluntary Life Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Retirement and Matching Employee Assistance Program Supportive Leadership Referral Bonuses And More!
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Memory Care Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care, to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents, including personal care, activities and programming (includes driving our Van for local outings), and a fine dining experience. Schedule: Full time - exempt Salary Range: $80K Responsibilities and Duties: Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming, in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as company policies and procedures Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24/7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget Manages departmental budget with established guidelines, and in conjunction with the Executive Director, performs budget analysis, review, and control Works with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates Partners with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the resident's care plan Connects residents to programs, services, and resources to help manage resident care Participates in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents Ensures the development and implementation of activities are based on the resident's likes and abilities Facilitates a proactive problem-solving approach to challenging behaviors Coordinates family involvement in Memory Care resident's life such as participation in activities, special events, and support groups Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty Qualifications: Degree in a related field (nursing, social services, therapeutic recreation) preferred Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred Specialized certification in Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias preferred Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimer's or other related dementias required Must have current First Aid and CPR certification as required by State Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics. Additional Benefits: Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability) Voluntary Life Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Retirement and Matching Employee Assistance Program Supportive Leadership Referral Bonuses And More!